The Press., 1887-12-08
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Rock Bottom Prices at Johnson's.
 The Prohibitionists of Stafford are re quested to meet at Temple hall on Monday evening, Dec. 12, at 8 o'clock, to organize fo1 18s8 The ladies are earnestly invited to b. present. COMMITTEE
 Any one in want of fruit and confection. cry for the holidays will do we'll to call as Johnson's and get prices before going else where.
 Five cents helps good deal in feeding g hungry man. When in Springfield it pays tc get yot your meals at the Half Dime Lunch Room, 251 and 253 Main Street, near the de- pot The food, the cooking and the service are excellent, end only five cents is charged for each dish.
 Leave your orders for the Mans6eld Creamery Butter at Johnson's.
 Spot King is sure to please and will mol hurt the finest fabric. Costs 10 cents
 Look for Holiday Goods at M G. Moore's.
 II ahan make speciality this season oi first quality Rubber Goods. I have the sole az ency for the Goodyear Glove Co.'S. goods, and carry 6 full stock of the Boston and Woonsocket lines. Will cost you no more than the poorer goods W. E. HAnley.
 Look for Holiday Goods at M. c. Moore'S.
 A. ". Walker will open on Friday morn ing, Dec. 9th, gross imitation Cut Glass Cologne Bottles, which he will sell for 25 cts. Call early, as they are great bargain.
 Don't forget that W. E. Hanley has 8 larger line than ever this year of Ladies' and Mems Fancy Slippers for Holiday gifts.
 Special bargains this week in Winter Skirts at A. W. Walkers.
 Forbes & Wallace, Springfield, offer dur SI.O5 and $I 55, wnIcn arc RoIo elSewn0re for $1, SLY and $1.75. These are the real R. & E. Simon Silks.
 The largest line of Boots, Shoes, &c., to be found in town this year is at Hanleys. Call and enquire prices. No troubleto show goods. Sign of the big boot.
 New Orleans Molasses at Johnson's.
 Florida Oranges at Johnson's.
 Nice present with Baking Powder at Johnson's.
 -You should visit Goldsmith's elegant Studio, 374 Main-st., Springfield, for your hol- iday photographs. A speciality is made of the largest sizes, which are very appropriate for holiday gifts. You will find the largest and finest variety of accessories and the best work at his studio. 17nov4w
 Sword Fish at Ellis.
 Oriental Condensed Coffee, Pure Liquid Coffee Full rich flavor, delicious aroma and healthful stimulating properties of finest fresh roasted berry. One spoonful makes cupful of perfect coffee in one moment. For sale at the Oriental Tea Store.
 Choice No. Block Island BlOater Mess Mackerel weight U to lbs. each, at Ell is'.
 Attention is called to the statement of the Lombard Investment Company in this issue 1t being the first investment company to com ply with recent act of the Legislature of Connecticut
 New New Orleans Molases at Ellis'.
 Choice White Glover Comb Honey at Ellis. -......
 The steady demand for the last imports ton of Perfect Tea" at MT. w. G. Ellis is conclusive proof of it's popularity and excel lsnce.
 F. A. Ferris Bone1ess Bacon at Ellis.
 -Deerfoot Sausage at Ellis.
 New Raisins new Figs at Ellis.
 New Buckwheat Flour at Ellis.
 Legal Blanks at The Press office.
 -L.& c. C.Chaffee having bought the right of Holland County to use Bonney's patent reno- vator, are now located at Stafford Hollow, where they are prepared to renovate Beds, Pillows or Hair Mattresses. All wishing to avail themselves of this opportunity will do so at once, before the machine is removed to some other part of the county. Beds taken and delivered at short notice.> All work guar- anteed. Orders left at P. O. will receive prompt attention.
 NTAFFORD. <s7-
 E. B. Segar left on Tuesday to enter upon new duties as bookkeeper for the Mather Electric Go. of North Manchester, and on Monday evening took leave ot his young associates of both sexes at social gathering got up for that purpose at the Ssa.;-5u nOuse.
 The usual citizens caucus will be held on Saturday evening at Borough hall. Whether it's doings will be accepted by all or a second ticket be made up later. The chances incline to the latter probability.
 Coroo oe bo r,oVwm howo vrEn cry out their wares even at the church doors and during services, will find them selves under an extinguisher some of these days.
 - Among the family gatherings of Thanksgiving day was reunion with MT. and Mrs. J. F. Brooks of their entire fam fly of four sons and two daughters, and all grandchildren. A. O. Brooks of Spring field, member-elect of the Mass. legisla- ture, was of the number.
 Some changes of residence :-Grocer Johnson occupies the Preston cottage on Highland Terrace J. M. Carpenter (of E. A. Buck & Co) lives in Charles Holt's house on East -Msin-st., vacated by Dr. Eaton, who has removed to Mrs. W. W. Ellis house on Church st. c. W. Mather, jeweler, has gone into J. K. Lords cottage on Vest -Main-st., from which Mrs. Gaston has just removed to her new house on Church-st.
 Reserved seats for Col. Richardsons reading tonight can be had at Parsons or Vests, at 10 cents advance from general admission prices.
 The meeting of Stafford Grange last Friday evening was very interesting, large Iy made so by the presence of Inspector Bowen. The next meeting will be held tomorrow (Friday) evening, at the town house.
 Col. Richardson's reading at Oronoco hall this evening is to be followed by social dance at cents adgure. A quartet of male voices also quartet of brass in- struments will be interspersed with the reading exercises. Citizens band will give. concert before the reading begins. There is. talk of an "Eastern Hamp- den" base ball league to embrace Monson, Warren, Palmer, Thorndike, Ware, Three Rivers, Wilbraham, Hampden and Lud- low, and Stafford is also invited in. So far there is no move to organize the Staf. ford's, but there may be. Stafford has good material for club and if she starts will go in to make good record.
 The ladies' aid society and sociable of the M. E. church will meet in the church parlors next Wednesday afternoon and evening, Dec. 14th.
 The hearing concerning the seized liquors first found in the buildings of Levi H- A N- "A